Governor Vetoes Seattle CC Cuts

Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire vetoed a $22 million transfer from the Washington State Convention and Trade Center account to the state’s

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Lounge Opens at Manhattan’s Roosevelt Hotel

The Roosevelt Hotel's rooftop lounge here, mad46, reopened here after a winter hiatus. The outdoor venue offers 1,300 square feet of event space

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Disney Looks to Develop in Maryland

The Peterson Companies announced it has sold a 15-acre site at its National Harbor development near Washington, D.C., to Walt Disney Parks and

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Starwood Launches Value Meetings Promotion

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced its new Value Meetings Promotion. Meeting planners that book a new meeting with 10 or more room

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Medical Trade Center Proposed in Nashville

A company named Market Center Management said it plans to open a medical trade center in Nashville as early as 2010, The Tennessean reports. The

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Doubletree Hotel Tarrytown [N.Y.] Adds Space

Doubletree Hotel Tarrytown here completed its new courtyard, which accommodates up to 500 people. The courtyard is connected to the property

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InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Set to Debut Expansion

The InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel will complete the expansion of its south end this June. The expansion includes increasing

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Hotel Hershey Unveils Makeover

The Hotel Hershey is set to unveil its $67 million renovation this year, and some of the improvements will be ready this month. The expansion

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NYC’s Millennium Broadway Extends Meeting Special

Millennium Broadway Hotel New York extended its “A Perfect 10” meeting special for events held at the facility through Sept. 7. The

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Boca Raton Resort Switches to Waldorf=Astoria Brand

The Boca Raton Resort & Club here joined the Waldorf=Astoria brand of luxury resorts. The resort includes the 128,000-square-foot Mizner

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Santa Barbara Facilities Intact After Wildfire

The Jesusita wildfire here inflicted minimal damage to visitor infrastructure, according to the Santa Barbara CVB. The area’s Botanic Garden

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Crowne Plaza Debuts in Philly Suburb

The 214-room Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Bucks County opened here, following a multimillion-dollar renovation to guest rooms and public spaces. The

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Meetings Offer Launched in Fort Lauderdale

The Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB is offering discounts to meeting planners through its “SUNsational Summer Savings” program. Facets of

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New Hampshire Hotel Appoints GM

Jennifer Masten was named general manager of the Hampton Inn and Suites here. Masten previously served as sales manager for the Courtyard by

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PCMA Members Get Green Benefits

Members of PCMA are now able to access MeetGreen’s suite of sustainable meeting tools at a discounted rate, thanks to a new partnership. The

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Acapulco Tourism Returns to Normal

The Acapulco Destination Marketing office announced that the destination’s tourism infrastructure, including hotels, restaurants and bars, are

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U.S. Travel Rally Sees Big Turnout

Members of the tourism industry in more than 40 cities rallied May 12 to highlight the importance of travel and meetings on the nation’s

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Spa Debuts at Santa Cruz Resort

The new Spa at Chaminade, located at Chaminade Resort & Spa here, opened. The 1,400-square-foot spa was completely renovated and includes new

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Hilton Head Island [S.C.] Offers Discounts

Four convention properties here are offering discounts and incentives to planners who book meetings in 2009 and 2010. The offer is spearheaded by the

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Aloft Opens in Denver Suburb

The 139-room aloft Broomfield Denver is up and running here. The hotel includes approximately 7,600 square feet of meeting space and is built over

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